Monthly Archives: March 2011

Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

The two unfinished games resulted in a win apiece. As predicted, Peter Kemp won against Phil Stimpson, and Mike Forster won against Trevor Norton. This means that Crowborough have won the match 3-2. It looks like Horsham’s chances of winning … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

The crucial match between Horsham 1 and Crowborough 1 was played on Tuesday night, and the current situation does not look good for Horsham. Dix Roberts and I drew our games against Robert Elliston and Gareth Anthony fairly quickly, while … Continue reading →

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1 Nf3 repertoire: The Old Indian Defence

In our 1 Nf3 repertoire, we reach the basic position of the Old Indian Defence after the following moves: 1 Nf3 Nf6 2 c4 d6 3 d4 (to prevent …e5). Black still has the chance to take the game into … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

In the two unfinished games from last Tuesday’s match, a draw was agreed on board four, while Horsham conceded defeat to Hastings on board five. This means that Hastings 1 win the match 3-2. As the Mid-Sussex League website puts … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Yesterday’s crucial Mid-Sussex League match between Horsham 1 and Hastings 1 remains in the balance. In the games decided so far, Gavin Lock beat Richard Almond on top board, I lost to Chris Howell on board two, and Phil Stimpson … Continue reading →

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